HOW TO PROPERLY WRITE A CV.
Resumes traditionally begin with a photo. There are many opinions on whether or not a photo is necessary. My answer is a must. When a recruiter looks through dozens of resumes, the ones with a photo are remembered. Especially if it is in the right format: portrait, business style, with an open smile. Such photos make you feel at ease and encourage dialogue.

How not to do it:

Do not take selfies, which are not always presentable, and do not post general collective photos, where you can hardly be seen by anyone.

Contact information is the next block in the resume. All data here should be correct and each of the proposed contacts should be “working”. Your cell phone number is always with you, and Skype is always online. Also critically evaluate email and Skype names. The best option is a login or email address that includes your full name information in the name.

What not to do:

Don’t include more than two mobile numbers – one is better, but one that you answer after the first two rings.
Don’t include your e-mail or Skype address if the name has diminutive names. It looks absurd, to say the least – better create new accounts.

WORK EXPERIENCE ON YOUR RESUME
The work experience block is the main part of your resume, so it requires the most attention. The chronology in this block is reversed and in your resume starts with your last job. In addition to functional responsibilities, specify your achievements: completed projects, launched processes in the company, innovations in which you were involved.
Each position implies certain responsibilities, and achievements are what significantly distinguish one candidate from another. If there is something to be proud of, be sure to mention it on your resume.

What not to do:

You should not copy the functionality for your position from a similar job or resume found on the Internet. It’s important to write a quality resume! Elementary “copying” is immediately read by recruiters and is perceived extremely negatively. Be creative with your resume. If it causes difficulties – contact a career specialist.

Do not put non-targeted work experience on your resume. If, for example, you are writing a resume for the position of “Category Manager,” do not record in your CV that 15 years ago you worked as a waiter. In this case, that experience is irrelevant.

EDUCATION IN THE RESUME
Education – specify briefly, in a format: the name of the university and the specialty, and the degree with which you graduated: specialist or master’s. What if you are still a student? Indicate the date you started your studies and “to date. In doing so, you also record your future major and add “incomplete major” below.

What not to do:

Don’t ignore the “Education” box, even if you are working outside your major. A completed degree indicates your awareness, serious approach to learning, and commitment.

Additional training is the most interesting material for recruiters and future employers. It shows whether the candidate is devoting time to his or her own and in what areas he or she is receiving additional education.
What to do if there are no trainings and additional courses taken? Write a resume without this block, but prepare for interview questions of the range: “Has there been additional training within the field?” or “How long ago was your professional development?”

How not to do:

If self-education takes up 2/3 of your free time and can barely fit on an A4 page, highlight only the targeted one that relates to the position you’re applying for. The block of additional education should be readable, and therefore – as concise and simple as possible.

PERSONAL QUALITIES IN YOUR RESUME
“Personal qualities” or “Additional information” is the block where there is often the least amount of constructive information. Write down the really important facts and data that will play a role in selecting you for the target position. For example, if the position involves business travel, having a car can be an advantage, which is worth mentioning.

What not to do:

Don’t write “water” in this paragraph. “Proficient PC user,” for example. These days, children at age 10 are already confident PC users. It is much more reasonable to specify the experience of highly specialized programs, for example, 1C UTP.

The recruiter takes on average about 20 seconds to do an initial analysis of the CV. If the recruiter is interested in the CV, he stops at it in more detail. It’s up to you to write a resume that’s high quality and constructive, so that you want to study it in detail and then get to know you in person.

To write a high-quality resume, you need to approach the task creatively and with heart, to take the time to both create it, and to further modify it.

Good luck to you!

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In my articles and consultations I never get tired of repeating that finding a job is also work. It takes time, attention and persistence. The job search process consists of a global strategy. First to understand what position to focus on. Then – how to properly write a resume, and how to be with a cover letter – necessary or optional. Then you need to figure out where to look for a job so it’s effective. And so when all of these stages are passed, you’re invited to an interview.

And that’s where that same thorny question comes into play, “How do you get through an interview?”

It’s best to replay the upcoming interview a couple of times before the actual meeting. A quality simulation of all the stages of a future interview is practically a success. You can rehearse frequently asked interview questions. Also think through your non-verbal behavior and adjust your voice timbre. But what if the interview is tomorrow and there is no time to prepare? I suggest that you go over the basic rules for a successful interview.

HOW TO PASS A JOB INTERVIEW

1. Preparation.
   Before you go to a meeting with an employer, prepare properly. Get a general idea about the company and the vacancy. Go to the company website, find the business pages in social networks. Write down the main points in your mind: the year of establishment and the main directions of the company. Pay attention to its stages of development and positioning in the foreign market. The more information you know, the more confident you can be at the interview. The employer will see that you have shown interest and will notice it.

“Get to know” about the company – it’s time to move on to the actual job. Delve into its description and clarify the specifics of the position. Highlight the necessary requirements for the functionality and the candidate. Then compare your professional experience and achievements.

2. Work with your resume.
   Analyze your resume and surmise what frequently asked questions at the interview can be addressed to you. Try to look critically at your professional path. What would you ask yourself? For example, you worked in manufacturing for about 10 years, then abruptly left retail. The question “why?” is appropriate. Or there was a period of your life when you changed jobs every 4 months. Again, “why, what was the reason for the layoffs?” In short, think through all the nuances that might lead to questions beforehand.

Also – what interesting facts are not on your resume, but telling about them would be helpful in an interview. Perhaps charity work, or victories in city competitions. Or maybe you were involved in organizing corporate races at your last job. Anything that might serve your purpose, analyze it, and make sure you mention it in the meeting.

TALK ABOUT YOURSELF

3. Self-Presentation.
   Each interview is individual. They all have an obligatory block called “tell about yourself”. This is a very important part of the interview. It indicates how the candidate perceives and positions himself. Self-presentation must be prepared in advance. It is desirable to rehearse several times in front of a mirror and bring it to perfection. Just 3 to 5 minutes of your monologue can play a significant role in getting an offer from the employer, believe me.

Briefly introduce yourself, describe your previous experience, the skills you’ve acquired and your achievements. After that, describe what your last job duties were, the reason you left. Then talk about your future career goals.

In a couple of sentences, conclude your presentation with answers to two important questions. The first is “Why exactly are you the ideal candidate for this position?” The second is “How will you benefit the company in this position?”

4. Honesty and brevity.
   All questions must be answered constructively, honestly and to the point. A maximum of 2 minutes for the answer, if possible – faster. Between you should be an active dialogue, resembling a game of ping pong. This means that you should not drag it out, otherwise you risk losing the focus of your listener’s attention.

THE CLOTHES YOU WEAR

5. Dress code.
   Remember, it’s the way you dress. An appropriate dress code for the job is an automatic favoring of your interlocutor.

All office and top level positions require business attire. If we are talking about a creative position, a casual style will do. For example, for marketers, designers, SMM. At the same time, neatness, cleanliness of clothing and shoes have not been canceled.

6. Punctuality.
   Everything is clear here, but many people neglect it for some reason. You must not be late for the interview and this is not a question. Leave in advance, if you can get in a traffic jam on your way. It is better to have a coffee near the appointed place, than to run into the meeting, as if after a jog.
7. Questions to ask the employer.
   The interview is a dialogue. It’s bad if the candidate has no questions. It’s even worse if those questions are only about salary and work schedules.

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SELF-PRESENTATION AT THE INTERVIEW
Step 1: First, you need to make a plan. Think about what the self-presentation will be. What is its main purpose, and what methods will be used to sell yourself? It’s a serious thing to think about. I advise you to include in your plan the items below.

What are your accomplishments that will be of interest to this company?
What skills will be useful in this position?
What is the STP – the difference from other candidates?
What is of interest to this particular company?

Self-presentation should be informative. When asked to “tell about yourself,” do not retell your resume. Say what the employer wants to hear. To do this, research the job position thoroughly. Try to see the employer’s pain. You need to understand what problem the company wants to solve with the specialist they are looking for. And be sure to include a solution to that problem in the plan.

Use numbers so that the self-presentation at the interview is salesy. Try to digitize everything: achievements, results of completed projects and performance indicators.

Such a presentation should not take more than three minutes. Otherwise, the interlocutor’s attention will be scattered. So no water, just the point.

Step 2: Once your self-presentation is complete, I suggest you prepare a short version. Just in case you only have a minute and it’s an expedited interview.

EXPRESS SELF-PRESENTATION EXAMPLE
As an express version, I suggest composing an Elevator Speech. It should not exceed 60 seconds. And it is on the average about a hundred words. Here you can not answer all the prepared questions and describe all the thoughts colorfully.

Self-presentation example
I suggest building such a self-presentation at a job interview in the following format:

What is your main experience: a couple of major accomplishments.
What position do you hold now: main 2-3 areas of the position.
What plans for the future and how do you associate those plans with the company.
You should talk quickly, but clearly.

Step 3: Preparing a self-presentation is not just a text. Mimics and gestures can tell a lot more about you. Non-verbal communication also needs to be thought through and honed for each action. Well control can be one thing: either words, or non-verbal behavior. Therefore, it is advisable to rehearse the future interview as much as possible. Only in this way will it be possible to monitor the correct hand posture and facial expressions at the meeting.

Step 4: Appearance is part of self-presentation. The way you behave, what you say and how you speak is already a picture. Complement it with the right look. Business style for executives is a must. Neatness and tidiness is a must for everyone.

FIRST IMPRESSION
Step 5: First impression. Once the self-presentation for the interview is made and the suit is prepared, there is an interview ahead. The important thing to remember here is that you won’t get a second chance to make a first impression.

The impression of the first seven seconds. You appear in your interviewer’s field of vision. His attention falls on your appearance and posture. This assessment usually takes place before the handshake and the first small talk.
The impression is 30 seconds. After the greeting, the recruiter will assess in more detail what you are wearing and whether your shoes are polished. In what condition are your hands and nails, and how calm you look in general. It’s not a search, of course. But your interlocutor’s eyes will involuntarily run through the main points.
These are steps you need to think about in preparation for the interview, too. Sometimes those 30 seconds become crucial.

Now you know enough to put together a selling self-presentation. Good luck in future interviews!

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